Beale Street Guided Walking Tour

Memphis, US
93% of travellers recommend this
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Highlights

  • Explore the birthplace of blues music
  • Discover the rich history of Beale Street
  • Learn about the iconic bluesmen's park
  • Visit the famous store where Elvis found his style
  • Experience the city's oldest business

What to expect

1

Beale Street

The Home of the Blues, and pone of America's most historic and iconic streets/

Duration 60 minutes
2

Handy Park

History of the famous bluesmen's park

Duration 10 minutes
3

Lansky Bros. Clothier to the King

History of the famous store where Elvis adopted his signature style

Duration 10 minutes
4

A. Schwab

History of the old fashioned general store and soda fountain founded in 1876, the city's oldest business

Duration 10 minutes
5

W.C. Handy Memphis Home and Museum

History of the "shotgun house" of W.C. Handy

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Provide Viator Voucher to show proof of purchase
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    The walking distance is 0.5 miles (0.8 km)
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    The tour is a walking tour on public city sidewalks, and is wheelchair accessible
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    Within a few blocks there are four different parking garages, and several open-air parking lots. The closest garage to our location (just two blocks away) is at 149 Peabody Place between Second Street and BB King Blvd., next to the Hampton Inn. You can try your luck with on-street metered parking, too, on Second Street just south of Beale; on Beale between Front and Second; or along Peabody Place from Front to Fourth Street.
Provided by Backbeat Tours

What our experts say

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    Try local BBQ at nearby Central BBQ.
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    Check out the live music at Handy Park.
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    Visit A. Schwab for unique souvenirs.
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    Explore nearby Sun Studio after the tour.

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